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I was in contact with a friend who has a positive covid test. since then i isolated and i am now needing a covid test for work purposes. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 testing: In South Africa a medical provider will determine need for COVID 19 testing. Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations. There are a number of free apps to look at your risk.

Dr Kratzberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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